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Pearly Beach surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pearly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pearly Beach sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Pearly Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pearly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pearly Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | |
702 | 1005 | 976 | 487 | 321 | 1011 | 798 | 794 | 832 | 867 | 903 | 716 | 557 | 526 | 537 | 351 | 304 | 647 | 784 | 1016 | 1599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:59PM1.39m | 4:05AM1.40m | 4:34PM1.37m | 4:39AM1.36m | 5:10PM1.34m | 5:14AM1.31m | 5:48PM1.31m | 5:51AM1.26m | 6:30PM1.29m | 6:35AM1.20m | 7:18PM1.27m | 7:29AM1.14m | 8:13PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM0.22m | 10:02PM0.35m | 10:22AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.38m | 10:55AM0.28m | 11:13PM0.42m | 11:29AM0.32m | 11:52PM0.46m | 12:06PM0.36m | 00:37AM0.50m | 12:47PM0.40m | 1:30AM0.53m | 1:37PM0.45m | 2:35AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 702 | 1005 | 976 | 487 | 321 | 1011 | 798 | 580 | 396 | 283 | 205 | 716 | 557 | 526 | 537 | 351 | 304 | 647 | 784 | 1016 | 1599 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 10 | 6 | 82 | 312 | 161 | 59 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 142 | 71 | 258 | 424 | 288 | 258 | 72 | 217 | 37 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 13 | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 14 | — | 126 | 217 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 18 | 163 | 82 | 10 | — | — | 48 | 56 | 174 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 321 | 310 | 268 | 626 | 794 | 832 | 867 | 903 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 30 | 0 | 185 | 253 | 70 | 272 | 925 | 329 | 272 | 702 | 7 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 |
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Information about the Pearly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pearly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pearly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pearly Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pearly Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pearly Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pearly Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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